Support for European animal welfare label
During the Informal Meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers, the Minister's initiative for an EU-wide animal welfare label met with broad support.
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UK: New Trade and Agriculture Commission will support farmers and animal welfare
The new commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers, advising Government on trade policies that secure opportunities for UK farmers and improve animal welfare.
Germany: New regulations propose greater animal welfare in pig farming
New regulations for pig farming have been proposed by the Bundesrat including provisions for sow and pig housing.
Spain: Temperature monitoring regulations during animal transport
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched an action plan for controlling temperatures in animal transportation during the summer of 2020, which affects transports longer than 8 hours.
Protection of transported animals: Parliament establishes inquiry committee
MEPs decided to set up an inquiry committee to look into alleged breaches in the application of EU animal welfare rules during transport within and outside the EU.
EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of pigs during the slaughter process
Most of the hazards related to welfare of pigs at slaughter are due to inadequate staff skills and poorly designed and constructed facilities. That is one of the main conclusions of EFSA’s latest advice on welfare of animals during the slaughter process.
UK Agriculture Bill rewards farmers for animal welfare and greener production
Important legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector.
Evaluation of EU legislation on farm animal welfare
The EC launches an evaluation, also called the "Fitness Check," of EU legislation on the welfare of farm animals.
Spain publishes a new guide for the pig euthanasia on farms
Aimed at managers and staff on pig operations, the guide is intended to help make decisions: which animals should be euthanized and which method of euthanasia to use depending on the type of animal.
Russia: pork production increases 10%, prices down
According to the National Union of Pig Breeders, the industry showed significant growth in the first quarter of 2020, continuing the positive trend of 2019.
Russia establishes Emergency Operations Center to stop COVID-19 spread
Minister of Agriculture Dmitry Patrushev signed the Directive “On urgent measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus infection”
Evaluation of the EU strategy on Animal Welfare
The Commission has started an evaluation of the EU Strategy for Protection and Welfare of Animals (2012-2015).
Spain publishes Directorate General for Animal Rights
The Directorate General for Animal Rights will aim to promote policies for the protection of animals and their alignment with European legislation.
Poland: grants for animal welfare
Cattle and pig farmers can apply for a new grant to improve animal welfare.
EU: difficulties in enforcing welfare rules when transporting animals outside EU
Transport within the EU generally preserves the welfare of the animals, however, information indicates that most transports leaving the Union do not meet applicable EU rules.
France: few actions taken to reduce tail biting and avoid tail docking
An audit from the European Commission reveals that few tangible actions have been taken to improve compliance with the provisions of the Pig Directive, and to reduce tail biting and avoid tail docking of pigs.